Family Idolatry (Dys)functions
Not all idols are obviously sinful. As Tim Keller has said, “an idol is often a good thing that becomes an ultimate thing. Even the best gifts—like family—can take a place in our hearts that only God was meant to fill. In Genesis 31, Rachel secretly holds onto her father’s household gods, while Laban refuses to release his grip on his family and control. Beneath the surface, both reveal the same struggle: neither is ready to let go of what has always given them security and identity. We may not carry physical idols, but we can do the same—finding our worth in our roles, our security in our…
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